Tell Me Why I Don't Like Mondays...

Thirty-two dead.

As news of the Virginia Tech shootings spread across the news grid, everyone, understandably, received the news with shock and horror.

Television programs were pre-empted, satellite trucks were sent racing to the campus. Commentators, pundits, average people all had their opinions. Politicians added their two cents.

But at the end of the day, there were still thirty-two bodies.

And as the shock wears off, the gun control debate will once again be heard and once again nothing will be done.

And still, there are thirty-two dead.

Thirty-two dead. The nation is shocked. Europe is aghast. Asia shakes its head.

It really is a hard number to wrap your brain around.

Thirty-two dead.

But here's the irony....in Baghdad....that's a good Monday.